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BU14 BJO

2014 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,944 mi
Last recorded91,944 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 BJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 91,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2026 89,029 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 89,029 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 79,821 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 79,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 71,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 63,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake performance on offside rear is a lot lower than near side

Pass 4 Apr 2022 56,567 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 48,906 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 48,906 miles

Road wheel fixing missing One from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 47,882 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 43,243 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 24,379 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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BU14 BJO is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2014 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 60,857 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU14 BJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU14 BJO registered?

BU14 BJO is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is BU14 BJO safe to buy?

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